Activists and officials, brought to Israel by NGO aimed at deepening ties created by Abraham Accords, revel in warm reception, but face hostility from Palestinian residents
Gulf states embrace Israel and the language, too
Hebrew lessons are in demand in the Gulf. Since the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed the rapprochement deals with Israel last year, Shalom is now often heard on the streets of Dubai.
Hebrew language courses are experiencing a boom in Gulf states
Curiosity, that s why May al-Badi wanted to learn Hebrew. Wanting to know more about something we don t have here, says the young Emirati woman who lives in Dubai. Until recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had no formal ties with Israel. I ve been fascinated by the language since I made Jewish friends in the United States.
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